What occurred at Phalen Leadership Academy in the 2020-21 school year followed a national trend…
Category: Education/Health
New Funding Formula for Colorado Schools? Details TBD
High inflation coupled with declining enrollment means Colorado is spending more on fewer students. That opens up wiggle room to reallocate dollars…
Opioid Harm Reduction Resources Available in Durango, Today Nov. 16, and Dec. 14
Join us in the lobby of the SJBPH Durango office, 281 Sawyer Drive, Suite 300, to pick up these resources that can significantly reduce the danger associated with opioid use…
Updated Eligibility for Colorado Students to Receive In-State Tuition
In 2022, the General Assembly passed HB22-1155, In-state Tuition For Colorado High School Graduates…
‘Cash for Colonoscopies’ Aims to Disrupt Health Care Market
The goal is to disrupt what’s considered a dysfunctional market for health care by encouraging employers and employees to make better choices…
Public Health Industry Warns of Increased Respiratory Illness
“As the weather gets colder, more people are spending more time indoors, and viruses are more likely to spread indoors,” said Dr. Rachel Herlihy…
Colorado Education Association Applauds State Board of Education’s Vote
“As educators, we are committed, first and foremost, to creating educational spaces that are inclusive…”
OPINION: The Most Important Education Race on Colorado’s 2022 Ballot
“We need a radical neutrality in the classroom, and I think our teachers can do that while still challenging our students…”
COVID in La Plata, Archuleta Counties at ‘Level Medium’
This increase corresponds with modeling that anticipates an increase in cases in the fall and winter months…
LPEA Seeking Applicants for National Rural Electric Tour to Washington, DC
The trip is fully sponsored by LPEA and the Colorado Rural Electric Association, so students can attend at no cost…
YOUR MENTAL HEALTH: Why You Should Never Lose Hope
Instead of looking at my struggles as a problem, I looked at each situation as a learning experience…
Study Suggests Remote Learning Not the ‘Primary Driver’ of Academic Losses
The new analysis is the first to look at how the pandemic affected math and reading achievement in many individual school districts…
UNSUNG HEROES: 11+ Million Alzheimer’s Caregivers
There are more than 76,000 Coloradans living with Alzheimer’s disease. Supporting them are more than 159,000 volunteer caregivers…
CDC Recognizes SJBPH Women’s Wellness Clinic’s Efforts During COVID-19
“We are so pleased that the CDC recognized this important innovation that helped keep women connected to resources and care during the pandemic…”
NATION’S REPORT CARD: Massive Drop in Math Scores, Slide in Reading
Not a single state saw clear gains on any test…
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION: Candidates Q&A
The State Board is also in the midst of a contentious update to the state’s social studies standards…
Confused by Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan? Read This
If the government forgives a loan, the borrower’s payment schedule will be updated based on how much was forgiven, she said…
Nonprofit Partnership Poised to Close Early Learning Gaps in Colorado
“Waterford Upstart helps children build confidence and a strong educational foundation that will set them up for success in school…”
Online Schooling Grows in Colorado, but More Accountability Needed? Part Two
“My kiddos are going to college, they are taking the SAT and PSAT very seriously,” Turrell said…